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Capital Park Realty is the first and only DC Area brokerage to release a VA Approved Condo search filter for active MLS listings. This new tool assists buyers looking for condos where the Veterans Administration loan is accepted in the District of Columbia, Arlington, Alexandria, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and Silver Spring.

Nate Ward, co-founder of Capital Park Realty was the driving force behind the exciting project. The VA loan is a great benefit to veterans, but finding a condo where they can use the loan is often a very challenging process.  Ward explained, “We truly want to serve the veteran community. As many veterans can attest to, finding a VA approved condo building can be very time-consuming. This tool eliminates…

Foreign Investors are Buying in Washington DC

Foreign real estate investors are eyeing the Washington DC real estate market!  In the past year, DC has risen two spots, from number six to number four among U.S. cities for foreign investment. Only New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle came in before our nation’s capital.

South Korean and Chinese institutional investors are fueling much of the interest. The top five property types investors are most interested in listed by members of the Association of Foreign Investors are industrial, multi-family, office, hotel, and retail (in order of importance).

D.C. Developments and Beyond

It’s no secret D.C. has been growing immensely over the past few years. The city as a whole has been working hard…

Petworth recently had its holiday window light display along Upshur Street, making for a gorgeous display for area residents.

One of Petworth’s newest restaurants is Himitsu, a self-described Japanese-style eatery with Latin American and Southeast Asian flavors. The restaurant is following a truly modern trend, as they don’t have a phone and rely solely on e-mail for inquiries.

Reformer Pilates, a D.C.-based pilates studio, opened on November 1st in the neighborhood. Their classes at 55 minutes and last seven days per week. The studio is located at 4011 9th St. NW. Classes are not cheap—a single one is $35 while private classes are $95.

Petworth is also currently working on getting a meditation, garden-style park. The triangular plot of land…

The Chevy Chase neighborhood has had plenty of news since we last updated you. The Chevy Chase Supermarket at 8531 Connecticut Ave. will close in April 2018 after 60 years of service.

There are plans for another supermarket to go in its place once the area is redeveloped. Bernard Freedman opened the store in 1958.

Barston’s Child’s Play in the neighborhood celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day in November. There were special programs like craft making, local entertainers, scavenger hunts, charity drives and more. There were also holiday toy previews, much to the delight of many neighborhood children.

There’s also a complete revamp of the Collection at Chevy Chase. A restaurant called Little Beet Table has signed a lease for its first sit-down…

Investing in property may seem like a complicated process, but this time of year is a great time to consider doing so. We highlighted some properties that are great for investing, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

1312 Rittenhouse St NW

First, 1312 Rittenhouse St. NW is being sold as is. The three-bedroom, two full bath Colonial style row home has lots of potential. It is currently on…

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Adams Morgan

We start off in Adams Morgan at 2303 17th St NW. On the market for $1.09 million, this three-bedroom home is three levels with plenty of vintage charm. There’s even a gorgeous, sunny in-laws unit too!

Brightwood

Brightwood’s most expensive home is located at 7227 Georgia Ave NW. This new construction townhome style condo features multi-level residences in a boutique-like…

We’ve compiled a list of best events going on in the city for the next couple of months. If you need to make some plans with friends or family in town, want to see something new or love to experience DC check them out!

1. Georgetown Glow invites visitors to re-imagine the season of light through outdoor public art. Located in the heart of Georgetown, this is the region's only curated exhibition of outdoor public light and installations.  This event runs from Dec 8-Jan 7, from 5-10pm, so make sure to check it out before it ends!

2. At Wharf Ice Rink visitors can glide over the ice while enjoying amazing views of the Potomac. Open from Dec. 2-late Feb with varying daily times. General admission is $10 and if you need to rent skates it’s…

The biggest news to come out of Cleveland Park as of late is the Petco on Connecticut Ave. next to the Metro being replaced with an urban-style Target, similar to that of the new Target in Bethesda.

The new Target is set to take up 17,820 square feet with additional space on the lower level. The store doesn’t yet have an opening date, but it will join the ranks of other small format stores like the first in College Park, MD, Rosslyn and the one that is set to open soon in Ballston.

Cleveland Park is actually set to get a new Italian restaurant. Cucina Al Volo, who has locations in Union Market and Adams Morgan, is moving in soon. The move-in is a welcome one, after many restaurants left the neighborhood in the past year.

In neighborhood…

Crestwood is a gorgeous tree-lined neighborhood of large homes in D.C. It’s quiet and cozy and has quite the suburban feel, despite being in the middle of the city and only a few miles from the White House.

The community recently held their turkey trot over Thanksgiving weekend.

Santa came to Crestwood! Private Crestwood residents hosted the big man in red at their home. Santa was there on Sunday December 17th from 5-7 p.m.

Looking into the new year, residents are invited to attend the Carter Barron Stormwater Retrofit Project Public Meeting. The goal of the project is to retrofit an 11-acre site with green infrastructure to restore the natural hydrology and to protect the plant life and animal life. The project also hopes to help with…

Takoma Park was once known as a commuter suburb on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad lines in the late 1800s. Takoma actually shares a name with the Maryland city that’s located just over the border from it. Takoma Park is known for its progressive politics and green movement within the community. The homes there are a mix of Victorians, Cape Cod homes, brick colonials and more.

The neighborhood is located around the Takoma Metro on the red line.

The neighborhood is really like a small town within a big city. There are great retro and thrift shops on the main street and a commercial district just a short walk away.

Takoma Park is a very active neighborhood. Main Street Takoma serves both the Maryland and D.C. Takoma Parks. Upcoming events…